Heart pump and ultrasound heart function study
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound (echocardiography) to see how the Impella 5.5 heart pump affects your heart's pumping ability, especially the right side. It might help doctors better understand and care for people who need this pump.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You need to have an Impella 5.5 heart pump placed.
- You can make your own decisions about joining the study.
- You do not have any problems with your throat or esophagus that make an ultrasound probe risky.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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